Operating Systems Chapter 7: Deadlocks

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What is a deadlock in an operating system?

A condition when a process has released all its resources successfully.

An instance where processes compete for a limited number of resources.

A situation where processes run indefinitely without completing.

A state where processes are executing but cannot obtain needed resources. (correct)

Which of the following is NOT one of the Coffman conditions for deadlock?

Circular Wait

Mutual Exclusion

Preemption (correct)

Hold and Wait

In the context of resource utilization, what is NOT a stage that a process goes through?

Hold (correct)

Request

Release

Use

How can deadlock be prevented in a computer system?

By imposing limits on the resources a process can request. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key characteristics of resources in a system model?

Each resource type can have varied amounts of instances. Signup and view all the answers

What does the condition of mutual exclusion imply in a resource management context?

Only one process can access a resource at any given time. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the hold and wait condition?

A process can hold some resources while waiting for additional resources. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the condition of no preemption?

A resource can only be released voluntarily by the process that holds it. Signup and view all the answers

How is the circular wait condition defined?

Processes are arranged in a sequence where each process holds a resource needed by the next. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of resource management, why is the no preemption condition significant?

It simplifies the resource allocation process by avoiding forced releases. Signup and view all the answers

If a system does not meet the hold and wait condition, what does this imply?

Processes must release all resources before requesting any new ones. Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario illustrates the hold and wait condition?

A process requesting resources while holding others. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a Coffman condition for deadlock?

Resource starvation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a system in a safe state?

It ensures that no deadlocks can happen. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of deadlock prevention, what does 'no preemption' imply?

A process must release all held resources if it requests more resources. Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy helps to resolve the circular wait condition effectively?

Assign a unique enumeration to each resource type. Signup and view all the answers

What model is considered the simplest and most useful for deadlock avoidance?

One that requires each process to declare its maximum resource usage. Signup and view all the answers

What defines the resource-allocation state in a system?

The number of available and allocated resources, and the maximum demands of the processes. Signup and view all the answers

What does avoidance of deadlocks ensure in a resource management context?

The system will never enter an unsafe state. Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario represents a situation leading to starvation?

A process continuously holds resources and denies access to others. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is accurate about unsafe states?

They present a possibility of deadlock occurring. Signup and view all the answers

What defines a circular wait in a resource allocation context?

Processes form a closed loop, each waiting for a resource held by the next. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred if a resource allocation graph contains no cycles?

No deadlock is present in the system. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following methods can help prevent deadlocks?

Implementing mutual exclusion for non-sharable resources. Signup and view all the answers

In a system with multiple instances of resource types, what does a cycle in the resource allocation graph indicate?

There is a possibility of deadlock. Signup and view all the answers

Which condition must be true regarding the hold and wait strategy to prevent deadlocks?

Processes must request all needed resources before execution. Signup and view all the answers

What does deadlock ignorance imply in an operating system?

The system disregards the occurrence of deadlocks. Signup and view all the answers

Why is mutual exclusion necessary for certain resources?

It is essential for resources that cannot be shared. Signup and view all the answers

What role does a resource allocation graph serve in a system?

It visualizes the status of processes and resources. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a process requests resources while holding others?

This could potentially lead to a deadlock. Signup and view all the answers

What defines a safe state in a system with processes and resources?

A state where resources can be allocated without causing deadlock. Signup and view all the answers

Which algorithm is utilized for resource allocation when there are multiple instances of a resource type?

Banker's algorithm Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a process requests resources that cannot be immediately satisfied without entering an unsafe state?

The system denies the request to avoid deadlock. Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic does a resource-allocation graph exhibit in the context of resource management?

It represents processes as nodes and resources as vertices. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for a system to maintain a safe state during resource allocation?

To ensure that deadlock does not occur. Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition is a state considered unsafe?

When the system cannot allocate resources without risk of deadlock. Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario is the Banker's algorithm not applicable?

When only one instance of each resource type is present. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of resource allocation algorithms like the Banker's algorithm?

To avoid situations that can lead to deadlock. Signup and view all the answers

What initial condition must a system check before allocating resources to a process?

Whether the requested resources are available. Signup and view all the answers

What does a deadlock indicate in a resource management system?

Processes are unable to proceed due to resource holding. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of resource management, what is meant by 'immediate allocation'?

Allocation that meets the current request without delay. Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical factor for determining if a system remains in a safe state?

The availability of system resources at any time. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'resource allocation graph' help identify in a system?

Potential deadlocks and safe states. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 7: Deadlocks

Deadlocks occur in operating systems when two or more processes are blocked indefinitely, waiting for each other to release resources.

System Model

A system comprises various resources (e.g., CPU cycles, memory space, I/O devices).
Each resource type has a specific number of instances.
Processes interact with resources in a request-use-release cycle.

Coffman Conditions

Mutual Exclusion: Only one process can access a non-sharable resource at a time.
Hold and Wait: A process holding at least one resource is waiting to acquire additional resources held by other processes.
No Preemption: A resource can only be released voluntarily by the process holding it, after the process completes its task.
Circular Wait: A set of waiting processes exists where each process waits for a resource held by the next process in the sequence, with the last process waiting for a resource held by the first.

Deadlock Handling Methods

Prevention: Restricting the conditions that lead to deadlocks.
- Mutual Exclusion: Not always necessary for sharable resources (e.g., read-only files). Essential for non-sharable resources like printers.
- Hold and Wait: Processes must request and be allocated all resources at once before execution or request resources only when it has none allocated.
- No Preemption: Resource preemption might be impossible in certain cases or may cause adverse effects in practical cases unless the process holding the resource relinquishes it voluntarily when needed.
- Circular Wait: Assign a unique ordering to resource types. Processes must request resources in increasing order of such numbering.
Avoidance: Dynamically checking resource allocation states to prevent a circular wait condition.
- Banker's Algorithm: This algorithm examines resource-allocation states to determine if a safe state exists. A safe state ensures that the system can allocate resources to all processes without deadlock.
- Resource Allocation Graph: Used to detect cycles that can lead to deadlock and prevent cycles from forming.
Detection: Identifying deadlocks that have occurred. Algorithm can identify if a system is in a deadlock state, and if so will identify the processes which are involved in the cycle.
Recovery: Removing deadlocks by aborting a process or reclaiming resources.

Resource Allocation Graph

Uses vertices (processes and resource instances) and edges (request and assignment).
A cycle in the graph indicates a potential deadlock.

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